Description
This Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful Cajun spices, creamy cheeses, and colorful bell peppers for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cajun Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optional: marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Place seasoned chicken in slow cooker. Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and chicken broth. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return to slow cooker.
- Add the Cheese: Add cream cheese and Parmesan. Stir until melted and creamy. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes on low.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta separately according to package directions until al dente. Drain and stir into the slow cooker mixture.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with parsley, extra cheese, or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Creamy, Cajun, Chicken, Pasta, Easy, Comforting, Slow Cooker
